Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup bulgur
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 3 cups chopped parsley Finely
  • 1/2 cup scallions Finely chopped
  • 2 cups tomatoes Finely chopped ripe
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh mint leaves finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup olive oil

Method

  • Rinse the bulgur several times then cover with water by 1/2-inch and let soak for 20 minutes, then drain well, squeezing out excess water.
  • Combine minced onion with the pepper and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine the parsley, scallions, tomatoes and mint. Gently fold in the drained wheat and refrigerate until an hour before serving. Just before serving, stir in the seasoned onion and dress with lemon juice and oil to taste.